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ART

1. Save the Showbox Portrait Project Show some love for the historic venue slated for demolition by writing why you think it should be saved (beyond 10 months) and getting your picture taken with your message.

3. Untangling Our Oceans Learn how environmentally minded outdoor goods company Bureo works with fishermen in Chile to keep discarded fishing nets out of the sea, and how they recycle the materials into their skateboards, surfboards, and sunglasses.

FOOD & DRINK

4. Oysters & Sailing Climb aboard a 1926 65-foot wooden oyster schooner and take in the sights of Lake Union and the Tuesday night Duck Dodge boat races while you learn about the history and ecology of oyster farming in the Puget Sound and sample a variety of Pacific Northwest oysters from a Taylor Shellfish oyster expert, paired with small bites and non-alcoholic drinks.

MUSIC

5. 12th Annual North City Jazz Walk Combine your three favorite activities (listening, eating, and walking) at the 12th Annual North City Jazz Walk. Shoreline pulls out all the stops with Jazz Bites, a selection of food from local eateries, and the Jazz Walk itself—a showcase of local and international jazz musicians, playing for your pleasure as you stroll down 15th Ave NE.

6. Tit Sweat! DJ Alice will help you work up some under-boob perspiration at this monthly femme dance party.

PERFORMANCE

7. Cabaret of Evil: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Once again, "Super Villainess Morgue Anne" puts her and her friends' nefarious powers of seduction to productive use by raising funds for the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project. Encourage these folks to strip for good with your donations.

READINGS & TALKS

8. Anthony Alvarado: DIY Resistance Portland-based writer and activist Anthony Alvarado, author of DIY Resistance: 36 Ways to Fight Back and host of the podcast The Magic Hour, will talk about groups who have made steps in fighting intolerance.

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11. Rovers! Natalie Copeland's sprightly play takes place at Camp Dusty Tread, a camp for Mars Rover robots headed by Spirit and Opportunity. With music by Aaron J. Shay.

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PERFORMANCE

12. Form/s: a Technique and Performance Workshop Local dancer and choreographer Zoe Scofield (of zoe | juniper) will lead a series of workshops on technique and the creative process that will culminate in a free performance from the artist.

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ART

13. LEGO Americana Roadshow See American landmarks like the the White House (probably not complete with sinkhole), the Liberty Bell, the Jefferson Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, and the Supreme Court. Closing Sunday

16. Christmas with Crazy Eyes, Glassbridge, Power Strip Christmas kooks who can't wait any longer for the holiday season to commence can cozy up in a sweater with a snowflake on it for jolly/rowdy sets from indie rockers Crazy Eyes, Glassbridge, and Power Strip.

17. Grateful Shred, Mapache This Los Angeles-based Grateful Dead tribute band promises to capture "that elusive Dead vibe" better than all of their contemporaries. They'll be joined by fellow shredders Mapache.

READINGS & TALKS

18. George Guttormsen, Forrest Gump Of The Northwest Expand your knowledge of regional history by hearing the story of George Guttormsen, the quarterback in the historic 1926 Rose Bowl who defended local author Betty MacDonald from defamation charges and worked with celebrated congressman Marion Zionchek.

19. Kara Richardson Whitely: The Weight of Being In her memoir, Kara Richardson Whitely shares her longtime struggle with a binge-eating disorder and how things changed when she started going to therapy and underwent surgery.

20. Susan Froderberg: Mysterium A climber sets out to honor her mother by climbing the highest peak in India in a book based on the final days of Nanda Devi Unsoeld.

23. Inside Jokes: A Conference For Funny Women By Funny Women Funny women will gather to figure out how to contest the sexism that's still rampant in the comedy industry. As they point out: "Only 18% of late night TV writers are women. Off those 18%, only 14% are women of color." If you're a hilarious lady who's pissed off about that fact, find new friends and comrades here.

24. MAUDExTalk, YOUxListen!! Witness the comic debut of Maude, a young funnylady who claims to have "helped make two exclamation points the industry standard."

25. Times of Our Lives Pitch a major life event to the improvisers onstage, and they'll do their best to create a scene from it.

COMMUNITY

26. Atlas Obscura Society Seattle: Parlor Games at Polar Bar Join Atlas Obsura's Brenden Monroe to tour the place where Alaska steamship captains and prominent Seattleites used to mingle, "tipple on the hard stuff," and play card games. You'll even get to play bygone-era games and sip bygone-era drinks.

28. Creatives Night Out Professionals in creative and tech industries can connect, dance to live DJs, and sip drinks together.

FILM

29. Madonna's 60th Celebration with Desperately Seeking Susan Celebrate the sixth decade of Madonna's existence by revisiting the film in which she stars as a mysterious denizen of New York who becomes the subject of a New Jersey house wife's obsession. There will also be music videos and gift bags.

30. Spean Summer Shorts The first installment of the Spean Summer Shorts series (which will help raise funds for Spean Rajana, a group that aims to be "the leading force in advancing Khmer arts worldwide") will focus on global Cambodian culture, and how Cambodian artists around the world are honoring their Khmer culture through their work. The program includes David Siey's “Year Zero," directorial debuts from Bunthoeun Real and Vannra Yan, works from local filmmakers, and an advance preview of an upcoming documentary about "the Elvis of Cambodia." Royal Crow will spin Khmer-electro tunes.

FOOD & DRINK

31. Lumpia After Dark Hood Famous Bakeshop will be open late so you can fill up on lumpia (a crispy Filipino pastry with savory fillings) and peruse art on display.

34. Bruce Ramsey: The Panic of 1893 Bruce Ramsey's The Panic of 1893 delves into the final economic depression of the 19th century, and explains how the residents of a newly formed Washington State managed to survive.

35. Dave Zirin: Jim Brown The sports journalist Dave Zirin (The Nation), co-author with Michael Bennett of Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, will read from his new biography of the great Jim Brown—football player with the Cleveland Browns, Black Power activist, and star.

36. Kristin Hannah: The Great Alone In this new novel, a traumatized Vietnam vet moves his family, including his 13-year-old daughter Leni, to live in the wilds of Alaska. But as winter approaches and Leni's father's sanity leaks away, Leni and her mother Cora realize that they're in greater danger from the paterfamilias than from the terrifyingly cold temperatures and 18-hour night. At this event, you'll meet the author (who's also written Night Road, Firefly Lane, True Colors, and Winter Garden), hear her in conversation with Inamorata author Megan Chance, and have the opportunity to get your books signed.

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39. Alma (or #nowall) Benjamin Benne's Alma (or #nowall) follows a Mexican immigrant who has been living in the U.S. for 18 years after fleeing her country for a better life for herself and her daughter. The play takes place in December of 2016, a month before Trump's inauguration, and Alma fears for her citizenship prospects and her daughter's safety.

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41. Where No Man Has Gone BeforeWhere No Man Has Gone Before takes a standard Star Trek plot and asks the audience to shape key elements. The show is presented by Seattle Experimental Theatre.

COMMUNITY

42. 2018 Chief Seattle Days Established in 1911, this three-day festival honors Suquamish's Chief Seattle with a graveside ceremony, a co-ed softball tournament, a parade through downtown Suquamish, a horseshoe tournament, a pow wow, and more.

43. Pacific Northwest Black Pride Celebrate black LGBTQ+ communities in Seattle and beyond with four days of activities focused on health and wellness, equity, and community building. In addition to Pride parties and a film festival, the weekend also includes a trans symposium, multi-generational conversations, and more.

PERFORMANCE

44. As You Like It This outdoor performance by REBATEnsemble sets Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity to the current day, with the heroine Rosalind and her cousin Celia exiled from her father's "shiny tech megacorp" and falling in love with other runaways in the forest.

SPORTS & RECREATION

45. Northwest Zouk Fest 2018 Dancers and DJs of all levels can learn new skills from artists like Kadu and Larissa, Mafie, Xtine, Ry'El and Jessica, Clinton and Cristi, and many others. There will also be social dances and competitions.

47. Redhook Brewlab 1 Year Anniversary Party The Capitol Hill brewery will mark one year with a bash featuring tunes from KEXP DJ Troy, collaborations from Aslan Brewing Company, Hellbent Brewing Company and Westland Distillery, and a custom "1 Year Anniversary Ganache" (made with Brewlab's Tangelic Halo) from Theo Chocolate. In the afternoon, Redhook brewers will lead tours of the facilities and Taylor Shellfish will host a "learn to shuck" station with samples, and crowler club memberships will be discounted all day.

51. Laser K-Pop: BTS! Revel in K-Pop from seven-piece boy band BTS (also known as the Bangtan Bots) enhanced by laser art.

52. Retro: 80's Tribute Night Enjoy a night of throwback tunes for a good cause, as the event organizers have partnered with the MORELove Project so that a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to help families in need.

53. SexBot - The Sound of Electroclash Remind yourself how to dance to the sex-fueled minimal electronic punk sounds of the early aughts with a night of electroclash from artists like Peaches, Fischerspooner, Ladytron, Miss Kittin, Mount Sims, and more. There will be plenty of drinks and go-go dancers, per usual.

55. Coming to Shore: A Fundraiser for KIND & ASAP Help raise money for Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project and Kids in Need of Defense by attending this seashore-themed burlesque show/silent auction. You'll have fun, and people affected by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant policies will receive a little help.

56. Star Wars: A Drag Show Every number at this drag show will draw its inspiration from the universe of wookiees and Jedi. We predict a bias toward the dark side. Starring Indika Haze, Londyn Bradshaw, Mercury Divine, Porcelain Shadow, and SHE, and hosted by Irene Dubois.

57. Sweet Tooth: A Night of Dance & Drag Enjoy a night of dance, drag, and music with Austrian rapper Candy Ken and Las Vegas's Derrick Barry and Nebraska Thunderfuck, with La Saveona Hunt presiding over the festivities.

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MUSIC

58. Hillbilly Headbangers Ball VIII The Headbanger Hillbilly Ball celebrates its eighth birthday with two days of scorching live rock and country acts from the likes of Wildcat Rose and Palooka. Throw on your dirtiest gingham and get to stompin'.

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COMMUNITY

60. All Things Japanese Sale Celebrate Japanese culture and heritage by shopping for dolls, furniture, fans, clothing, accessories, plush toys, jewelry, books, and more at this weekend-long rummage sale. Items start at 25 cents.

61. Seattle Gift Show Shop around for Northwest-made artisan goods and foodstuff at this three-day market.

FESTIVALS

62. Pacific NW Chalk Fest 2018 Return for the second annual Pacific Northwest Chalk Fest, as 14 chalk artists swarm the streets with their artistic implements in hand. This new tradition stems from the Madonnari, 16th-century Italian artists who paid tribute to the Madonna with plein-air murals.

63. Snoqualmie Railroad Days Initiated by firefighters in 1939, Snoqualmie Railroad Days celebrates the "trains, timber, and tradition" of the logging town with lots of family activities.

SATURDAY

65. David Liebe Hart, Hangry Hayrabs, Porn Bloopers Very special weirdo David Liebe Hart, occasional star of Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! on Adult Swim, graces the stage with a live set of comedy, music, space aliens, a lifelong love of trains, and some puppet friends.

68. Global Playground As part of Northwest Folklife's "Our Big Neighborhood" initiative, the Global Playground series aims to bring music and culture to youth and families through playground games from other countries, hands-on activities, live music and entertainment, KEXP DJ sets, parades, and interactive dance workshops.

69. Hounds on the Hill 2018 Pups take over the Puyallup South Hill in this annual street fair and dog walk. Bring your own furry friend or hang out with those of strangers.

70. World of Tea: Teas of Kenya Taste a variety of white, green, black, and oolong teas grown and produced in Kenya from the Camelia sinensis plant.

FESTIVALS

71. 4th Annual Mobile Food Fest Load up on grub from food trucks like Lumpia World and Langostino Sushi Burrito, then picnic on the grass with your bounty while bands play live music. A beer garden will also be available.

72. Duwamish River Festival Learn about the Duwamish River and how to protect it at this Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition-sponsored event. There will also be interactive booths, boat tours, live music, entertainment, and free food.

FOOD & DRINK

73. Cheese 101 Brush up on your fromage savvy, including the cheese-making process, various styles, and shopping for and storing cheese, with this introductory tasting course from DeLaurenti cheesemonger and American Cheese Society certified cheese professional Rosie Shestak.

74. Sammamish Nights Take some time to enjoy live music, dancing, games, "magic," and plenty of booze in Sammamish.

75. Sausage & CiderFest Nosh on artisan-encased meats and sip crisp ciders (beer and wine will also be available) while enjoying live music from JT Shank and the Florida Keys and playing lawn games.

76. Shrub-a-dub-dub: Cocktails (and Mocktails!) with Everyone's Favorite Drinking Vinegar In this case, a shrub refers not to foliage but to the deliciously tangy drinking vinegar that's increasingly popular as a cocktail or mocktail mixer. Sip cocktails made with different flavors and methods and learn the history behind shrubs (originally conceived as a "punch-like drink" and later used as a way to preserve fruit during colonial times), then whip up your own custom batch in class using local berries and infusions.

77. Temple Pastries Pop-Up At baker Christina Wood's new pop-up bakery, score some sourdough croissants and other incredible pastries, like a buckwheat cruffin (croissant-muffin hybrid) filled with black sesame and matcha, or a whole-wheat kouign amann with honey-macerated ginger and a crunchy demerara sugar coating. All pastries are made with sourdough cultures for depth of flavor and freshly milled, locally sourced flours.

78. Washington Beer BBQ Revel in the ultimate summer food-and-drink combo by tasting offerings from over 30 local breweries and noshing on smoked meats from vendors like Wood Shop BBQ.

81. Feel Good Inc. x Miami Vice Do206 and Motown on Mondays are here to bring you a night of smooth, candy-colored synth and disco staffed by local talents DJ100Proof, Blueyedsoul, and Sessions playing hours of the good stuff for their Miami Vice cross-over night.

88. CAMP! A Night Benefiting Camp Ten Trees Ask your queer sex questions and learn from Dr. Katrina Sanford at this fundraiser for the LGBTQ nonprofit Camp Ten Trees, where you can also dance under strings of lights to music by queer musicians and try to win some sex toys.

89. Economic Utopias and Dystopias This conversation led by science fiction writers Beverly Aarons, Shweta Adhyam, Elizabeth Guizzetti, and Nisi Shawl will focus on how the current economic system in the US and literary visions of future economies could influence future systems.

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93. Adult Summer Camp If you missed out on summer camp as a kid, or if you want a redo, here's your chance to experience mess halls, irritable camp counselors, archery, roasting things on sticks, cabins, giant bubbles, and more. Campers can either stay overnight or opt for a day pass.

94. Market Ghost Stories Explore the creepiest, most ghostly nooks and crannies of Pike Place with a group of local improvisers.

95. Washington Week for the Animals Organizations across Washington State will take a week to raise awareness of animal-related issues like pet homelessness, vaccinations, and tons of adoption opportunities.

FESTIVALS

96. Fresh Paint The 100 or more artists at this festival aren't selling finished products—they're making art on the marina as you watch. Don't worry, you can still buy it afterwards! See glassblowing, woodcarving, and pottery demos, search for beach glass at the Fresh Paint Float Find, enjoy live music, and eat.

97. Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Strap on your eyepatches and join two crews of swashbuckling pirates for the final weekend of this Bonney Lake fair. The artisan market will continue to sell trinkets and goods, and Renaissance-era food like turkey legs will be available for feasting upon.

FOOD & DRINK

98. Second Annual Seattle Pizza Crawl Like an art walk but for pizza, this event lets you wander the city inhaling cheesy slices from various locations with a wristband.

PERFORMANCE

99. Nomadic Tempest: A Climatopian Spectacle Rendez-vous with the Caravan Stage Company at the docks as they perform aboard their 90-foot ship, the Amara Zee. They'll make use of their entire tallship with acrobatics and projections.

SUNDAY

101. Pizza Themed Stand Up Comedy! Few foods can simultaneously nourish you and serve as the butt of a joke quite as effectively as pizza. At this pizza-themed comedy show, chow down on a slice while local comics Bo Johnson, Maddie Downes, and Thomas Nichols wrangle your laughs.

COMMUNITY

102. Antique and Vintage Technology Market Buy "radio, phono, audio, ham, electronics, tubes, books, records & more" and more at the Puget Sound Area Radio Association's market—there will be door prizes and more.

105. BrasilFest Get a glimmer of Brazil's African, Portuguese, and indigenous roots with classical guitar, samba, and traditional folk music performances. Plus, watch a capoeira martial arts demonstration, take in glittering costumes, and taste a variety of traditional foods.

FILM

106. VOYEUR Presents 'Private Property' The recently restored 1960 independent film Private Property stars Warren Oates and Kate Manx as two Los Angeles drifters who follow a woman to her home to assault her. After a private White House screening, the Kennedys allegedly called the film "sordid and depressing," but others claim it was ahead of its time. See it for yourself as part of the monthly VOYEUR series of "strange and wonderfully perverse cinematic gems."

FOOD & DRINK

107. Pear-a-dise Pick pears from a 100-year-old orchard, sample pear treats, make pear art, attend gardening talks, and delight in more activities in celebration of the pomaceous fruit.

109. Don Giovanni In this #MeToo-inspired opera from the Core Ensemble, the victims of a wealthy and rapacious (but publicly adored) Don Giovanni work together to bring their abuser's crimes into the spotlight.

READINGS & TALKS

110. Gretchen McNeil and Lish McBride Young adult horror/suspense novelist Gretchen McNeil will share her new horror-comedy novel #MURDERTRENDING (Disney/Freeform). She'll be joined by Lish McBride, a fiction writer who claims to have been raised by wolves in the Pacific Northwest.

111. What Makes Authority Legitimate? In this talk, Pacific Lutheran University philosophy professor Dr. Adam Arnold will explore the topic of patriarchal authority figures. Under what conditions are they legitimate?

SPORTS & RECREATION

112. Silent Yoga at the Park Zone all the way out by putting on headphones and allowing a live DJ to guide you through a vinyasa yoga class at the beach. OLEO will provide CBD-infused drinks, as well as coconut water and iced rooibos tea.

Stranger Things To Do Staff

The Stranger Things To Do Staff produces the Stranger Things To Do events calendar, a comprehensive guide to arts, music, food, and other entertainment in Seattle. They list nearly every event happening in town and compile several weekly lists of Stranger staff critics' picks, cheap things to do, restaurant openings, and other noteworthy events. Get in touch with them (and learn how to submit an event) here

Stranger Things To Do Staff

The Stranger Things To Do Staff produces the Stranger Things To Do events calendar, a comprehensive guide to arts, music, food, and other entertainment in Seattle. They list nearly every event happening in town and compile several weekly lists of Stranger staff critics' picks, cheap things to do, restaurant openings, and other noteworthy events. Get in touch with them (and learn how to submit an event) here